This is a marvelous place; I'm one of many volunteers. I feel that Second Harvest is truly trying…read moreto help our neighbors. It also has a wonderful corporate culture that makes it pleasurable to volunteer there. Highly recommend--either for volunteering or coming to get a helping hand.

We attended "The Shark is Broken" and while the play was good, we were disappointed in the theatre…read moreitself. We drove 3 hours and were there early since it was general admission. The usher told us to line up in a certain spot, so we immediately did. 45 minutes later we found out that we were now at the end of the line. He took people from the back. Very disappointed.

We drove in from the Twin Cities to see Little Shop of Horrors. I had absolutely no expectations…read morebut I was super pleasantly surprised! I got to play Seymour in this show years ago and they put my production to shame! Not a detail was missed. It was beautifully done with superb singers, actors, and dancers. The theatre was beautiful too and everyone was nice to us. It was easy to park too in an adjoining parking garage.

So grateful for a school where truth and faith are integrated into each and every aspect. Certainly…read morenot perfect, but focused and continually striving to be a place worthy of the trust of parents and guardians in reinforcing the character and excellence that this world is hungry for in emerging leaders. Our children's lives and trajectories were deeply impacted in a positive way by this place. All have now graduated from LCA. We have no regrets with investing for our kids in this place. We strongly support the mission of Lakeview and recommend it to any parent desiring to invest in their child's long term success and ability to impact others for good.

Love Lakeview Christian Academy! Small class sizes and a faculty that truly cares about their…read morestudents.

We had a super fun date night painting at Northern exposure art. The process was fun and easy and…read moreit was a nonjudgmental place just to relax into being creative. This is definitely a beginner, friendly activity, but is fun for everyone of all ages and abilities. I thought the price was also very reasonable

My wife and I moved to Duluth after I finished medical training in New York. At the time, our son…read morewas 4 and our daughter was 2, so finding the right school became a big part of settling in. We knew a bit about Montessori from New York, and we were mainly looking for a good preschool or kindergarten. We honestly didn't think beyond that. What we found at Many Rivers Montessori changed our plans completely. Our kids were doing real hands-on work, not just academics, but practical life skills like learning to cook, cleaning or doing laundry, setting a table, and taking responsibility for their environment. They learned how to write in cursive, spent significant time outdoors, learned basic survival skills, went on field trips to nature preserves, and joined extracurricular activities like robotics, soccer, and chess club. Academically, they have excelled on their standardized testing and are often ahead of their age-matched peers at other schools. The mixed-age classrooms were something we didn't expect to love as much as we do. Older kids mentor younger ones, and younger children learn by watching and working alongside them. Over time, we've watched our own kids grow more confident, creative, independent, and comfortable solving problems in their own ways. We've also really valued the relationships with their guides. The smaller environment allows for a level of individual attention that has been really important to us. And the community itself, getting to know other families and having opportunities to be involved in our children's school, has been a big and unexpected part of the experience. Our son is now going into fifth grade and our daughter into third, and the fact that we're still here probably says more than anything else. I'd recommend that families moving to or living in the Duluth, Hermantown, or other nearby towns who are comparing school options take the time to see Many Rivers Montessori (MRM) for themselves. For us, it's been a place that nurtures the whole child, both inside and outside the classroom. Ultimately, we think they will be more than prepared in the future to thrive in an ever-changing and complex world. It has been an amazing experience and we are grateful!

We are about to start our fourth school year at Many Rivers Montessori. We have found that the…read morechild-based learning is a good fit for our children and they are truly surrounded by some of the most caring and attentive staff we could ask for. I am full of confidence when I drop them off every day that they will be well cared for and feel safe with their friends. In addition to a fantastic learning environment for our (almost) 2nd grader and two Kindergarteners, I personally have found an amazing community in the parents and staff, something I didn't realize I needed or wanted, but cannot imagine letting go of at this point. Highly recommend and encourage you to learn more about this school yourself.

I live in the Moose Lake area. I needed my holding tank pumped as it was full and I had company…read morecoming for a week. I called Thursday morning and they were out here Friday morning from Superior, not in 2 weeks like our local service. I can't say enough about this business. They will go the extra nine yards to accommodate their customers. The driver Nate was friendly and courteous and knows the true meaning of customer service. I am impressed!

called for a septic pump on my fifth wheel camper. was quoted $125, which is high , but needed it…read moredone. didn't feel like packing up camper and hauling it to dump tank called me back later in the afternoon the lady tells me it's $150!! I said I've never paid that much , she says let me check , oh yes you're right she says it's $100 then tries to tell me I owe a balance from 2022 for $100!! I've always stuck the money in the door where they pull the handles to dump my tanks, so obviously their driver put the money in his pocket. Ive also had them come out since 2022 and no one ever said anything before about owing anything !! I've never used credit ! so I said forget it this is why I never used you guys unless I'm in a pinch. the other company i use has truck issues or I would use them Also tried to tell me they've dumped my sons camper before , he just bought it ! lol they need to get their sh@t straight ! Never again will I use mr Biffy. Too high priced and three different prices in one day!!

Guys here are super respectful and made me an exact replica hydraulic hose for my back hoe and gave…read moreme the plugs and caps I needed. Top quality parts for a fair place I'll be going here from now on.

I'm a bit peeved with my transaction here…read more I went in to get some hydraulic lines and explained my application. I wanted to steal a tractor's loader hydraulics and run them the back to connect to a 3 pt snowblower's chute. I needed four 3/8 inch 10.5 foot lines with an elbow and ag style quick connects. I also had a three foot power steering line I wanted duplicated. I came the next day to get the five lines and an 850 dollar bill. I could have gotten the same things at fleet farm for 250 and ordered the power steering line from the dealer for 60 dollars. Their response? We only use the best stuff and you'll never have a problem with it. That's great, but that really doesn't make sense for what I'm doing. I've worked 10 years for an industrial equipment manufacturer so I'm no stranger to fluid power or what things cost. Blindly overspeccing things is seldom helpful for an application and usually only benefits the guy selling the parts. For 850 bucks I could have bought two remote valves, a joystick, and lines to set up dedicated rear hydraulics. But don't get me wrong, I have a new found sense of pride knowing that my new hydraulic lines rival the value of the tractor... I had them keep their quick connects (4 male/female sets and 4 male) which dropped 300 off the bill. I bought the same fittings online at summit hydraulics for 100 dollars shipped. I figure the whole deal was 3x more expensive then it should have been. The steering line was ballpark what I could order it for, but I'm 90 percent certain they swapped a long elbow for a normal length one so the new line doesn't fit the steering valve. Looks like I'll be ordering that one anyways. The guys are the store are fine. Friendly people.

We had our son at Hidden Valley for three years, and I never once had any negative experiences or…read moredissatisfaction with the quality of care for my child. In fact, at one point when we considered sending our son to a Montessori School (i.e. Many Rivers) as a possible different option for schooling, they were more than willing to write letters of recommendations on his behalf in support him going, even though they didn't necessarily want him to not be there with them. Long story short with that...we were not impressed with the well to do Montessori program in comparison to what Hidden Valley was already offering him and more. As a psychologist, I feel they handled behavioral issues with children as best as one could expect and yes, if there ever was an issue with a child's concerning behavior, they did what they had to do to help make sure other children (and teachers) were safe from inappropriate behavior. This will happen at any school or daycare. One of the more impressive things that they did that most parents don't realize is a super important thing to do, is to "catch them being good." This means, reinforce "good" behavior. So every day, it was a fun challenge for my son to see how many stickers he could get by picking up, or offering a friend a hand, or calming himself down in a difficult situation. Kudos for that! And yes, if public schools closed, so did they. Other schools or daycares in the area do the same. There is legitimate reasons why daycares or small schools do this (e.g., like SAFETY and not having the teachers or parents have to drive their children through dangerous weather). And its our responsibility as parents to know that you may have to stay home due to unforeseen circumstances, like weather or sickness. But they did the best they could to not have this be an issue, by extending the school an extra week to make up for missed days (i.e., without the extra cost), or they would have amazing substitute teachers come in for the day. In addition, they also brought in a music teacher every week for lessons, and would invite the Zoomobile or Firefighters to come and visit the children every year. There were themes every week that my son never got bored with and was always excited for! The teachers are kind and compassionate and want to see these kids succeed in all domains of development They even thoughtfully did amazing things for the kids over holidays, like hand-paint little figurines to look like each one of them or gift them their favorite book as a going away present. Needless to say, my son is now entering kindergarten able to write, read level one/two books, do addition, subtraction and multiplication. And even more importantly...be respectful to his friends and help others. I have no regrets sending my son there and would highly recommend this school to anyone.

My 4 year old son attended Hidden Valley Preschool from September 2016 through the end of May 2017…read more We found out about the school through a mom at the park shortly after moving to town from out of state. I will use a simple pro/con schedule with a summation at the end to help other parents choose if this school is right for their family. Pros: The classroom and school is clean, nicely appointed, and full of natural light. The curriculum changes every week which is very exciting for the children. Fresh toys and activities keep things interesting. There are many outdoor toys and activities for the children and a variety of hardtop and yard activities they enjoy. The families and children are very nice with many repeat families and continuity of students. Cons: This is a business that targets working families. You are required to pay for a full time slot for your child, Monday through Friday from 7:30-5:30. Proceed with caution if you have limited flexibility with your job, as this preschool will be closed for breaks corresponding with the Duluth Public Schools, which does mean two weeks midwinter at Christmas. Expect morning-of notifications throughout the year that school will be closed for snow, ice, power outages, or lack of staffing. Staffing: There are two part time teachers with the director on-call for backup. Be advised that most of the time there is only one adult present and 10+ children. If any crisis or disruption occurs, which with small children is expected, the sole teacher can quickly become overwhelmed. At this point, they will "hail Mary" the parent and director to immediately remove the child for the day, including for developmentally normal misbehavior's which do not include bodily harm to other students. ex. In our case, this amounted to phone calls to leave work and immediately remove our son for his threats to stand on the lunch table three times during the spring. With only 7 days of PTO for the calendar year, you can imagine this was highly inconvenient. Communication can be spotty. The director is always available to be reached by phone or email, but when behavior problems occur, there is very little follow through to troubleshoot in person with parents and all teachers present a new plan for behavior management. Overall assessment: Is this daycare terrible? No, far from it. But it is a home based daycare that is charging the going rate for established centers, but does not provide the accountability and reliability of a center. My neurotypical 4 year old was discussed like he was an out of control maniac. Our contract was terminated without fanfare 1 week before the end of the school year for his "unmanageable behavior." It seems poor business form to terminate a contract one week before the end of the year, so the termination was most likely in retaliation for a private facebook status I posted expressing my frustration with the frequently unreliable care, in which I never mentioned or alluded to the name of the business. The pettiness of uninviting a 4 year old from the end of year preschool graduation party one week prior is the cherry on top of a relationship which has been souring ever since the preschool staff caught wind we would not be re-enrolling and instead starting our son in kindergarten. Some families seem to love this school, but I am glad to see our sons time there in the rear view mirror. FYI: A fellow parent tipped me off that reviewers who posted the end of June 2017 were offered compensation in exchange for their positive reviews.